A completely useless major?

Bosslady360 · 09-05-2009, 01:17 AM

I've been told majoring in Economics is a completely useless if your not going to a Ivy League. True or False in your opinon?

If true, what majors are more rewarding?

teamfrangela92 · 09-05-2009, 01:33 AM

False.10char

ThePhilosopher · 09-05-2009, 11:38 AM

Definitely false.

drudkh · 09-08-2009, 04:19 PM

False. You can do a lot with a degree in Economics.

worried_mom · 09-08-2009, 04:38 PM

False. There is indeed a whole world outside the Ivy League.

iff2mastamatt · 09-08-2009, 10:05 PM

Totally false, my brother has a major in economics and his starting salary was about $52,000. However, he did have difficulty finding a job mostly because economics is a broad term for a major. Think about it; why would you hire an economist? What would he/she do? It's a major that many do enjoy, but try specializing in something else as well (like a language) to set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd.

TheRocket · 10-07-2009, 02:17 AM

what about sports management degree?

Student35 · 10-07-2009, 09:40 AM

That could lead to a career in the business side of sports. Working in the front office of a sports team.

No degree is useless.

Notnim · 10-08-2009, 04:54 PM

Economics is very broad & open to a number of jobs besides being an "economist"

Be sure to take a marketing course & then market YOURSELF in the job search.

A broad business background with the understanding of math behind the "business stats" is needed in every employment field.